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Case Reports
. 2010;3(4):368-9.
doi: 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2010.04.23. Epub 2010 Dec 18.

Aniridia rings implantation for treatment of congenital aniridia combined with cataract surgery: a case report

Juan-Juan Li  1 , Yun-Peng Li, Zhu-Lin Hu
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Case Reports

Aniridia rings implantation for treatment of congenital aniridia combined with cataract surgery: a case report

Juan-Juan Li et al. Int J Ophthalmol. 2010.

Abstract

We describe the successful treatment in a patient with bilateral congenital aniridia and cataract by insertion of capsular tension rings and IOL.

Keywords: aniridia ring; congenital aniridia.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Opaque cataract in an aniridic eye
Figure 2
Figure 2. Insertion of 2 Morcher type 50C rings
Figure 3
Figure 3. Insertion of a foldable lens
Figure 4
Figure 4. Slitlamp appearance of aniridia rings and IOL in the capsular bag
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